Data Engineer (Elasticsearch & Vector Databases) - Remote Work | REF#309551

BairesDev; Goiânia; Remote; BRL 613,000 - 892,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive USD compensation

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

Time off & holidays

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Data Engineer to join our global team. You will prepare data for modern search and retrieval, combining keyword and semantic approaches to power intelligent applications.

You'll work with Elasticsearch and vector databases, build robust data pipelines in Python, and collaborate with AI teams. This 100% remote role offers flexible hours and competitive USD compensation with international exposure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Proven expertise indexing, searching, and tuning data in Elasticsearch.
• Hands-on experience with vector databases and embedding-based retrieval.
• Solid knowledge of Python, data pipelines, and search relevance concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build pipelines that prepare and embed content for semantic retrieval.
• Design indexing strategies that support both keyword and similarity search.
• Load and refresh embeddings alongside source documents.
• Evaluate retrieval quality and adjust models, chunking, and ranking logic.
• Scale storage and query infrastructure to handle growing data volumes.
• Collaborate with AI and application teams to support retrieval-based features.

Skills

Data engineering

Elasticsearch

Vector databases

Python

Data pipelines

Search relevance concepts

English

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting‑edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Data Engineer (Elasticsearch & Vector Databases) at BairesDev

Step into the role of Data Engineer and prepare data for modern search and retrieval. You will bring keyword and semantic search together to power intelligent applications.

What You'll Do

• Build pipelines that prepare and embed content for semantic retrieval.
• Design indexing strategies that support both keyword and similarity search.
• Load and refresh embeddings alongside source documents.
• Evaluate retrieval quality and adjust models, chunking, and ranking logic.
• Scale storage and query infrastructure to handle growing data volumes.
• Collaborate with AI and application teams to support retrieval‑based features.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Proven expertise indexing, searching, and tuning data in Elasticsearch.
• Hands‑on experience working with vector databases and embedding‑based retrieval.
• Solid knowledge of Python, data pipelines, and search relevance concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!

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